From June-August, the Student Experience Office will be bringing you webinars that address important information incoming first-year students need to know, including:
- How and when to register for courses
- How to select your residence room or how to find off-campus housing
- What it is really like being a university student
- And more!
Incoming first-year students, families, and supporters are encouraged to attend.
Our webinars for 2023 have now concluded. Check back in May for our summer 2024 webinars!
Get to Know Us: Your First-Year Foundation
June 22, 2023, 6:00pm ET
Wondering how to get ahead and prepare for your transition to Queen's in the fall? Looking for opportunities to stay informed and connected to your new community during the summer? Join us to learn about the Student Experience Office’s First-Year Foundation – programming that gives you online and in-person opportunities to build your community, support your transition, and find your path to success. We will be discussing summer and fall orientation, virtual socials, mentorship programs, online resources, and more!
Off-Campus Living
June 27, 2023, 6:00pm ET
- Do you have questions or concerns about living off-campus this year? If you feel like you don't know where to start, be sure to attend this webinar. You will be introduced to Adam King, the Off-Campus Living Advisor (OCLA) who will cover how to navigate rentals, picking your housemates, applications and lease agreements, and the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords. You will also meet Stefanie Loggia, the Student Lead of First Year Off Campus Community, who will share what we have in store this summer to connect with other off-campus students and ways to help with your social transition to Kingston.
Queen’s Student Accessibility Services (QSAS)
June 28, 2023, 5:00pm ET
- Want to learn more about accessibility and disability supports available at Queen's? Looking for disability related accommodations to support your academics? Come attend our webinar with Queen's Student Accessibility Services (QSAS)! QSAS is committed to supporting students experiencing barriers related to functional impacts as they level the playing field by implementing academic accommodations. Join us to find out more about QSAS and how their process works.
Arts & Science: Everything You Need to Know in First Year
July 10, 2023, 5:00pm ET
- This session is designed for all A&S students to welcome our incoming class and to provide an overview of how A&S academic programs work and the different options and opportunities available to students in the Faculty of Arts and Science. Included will be an overview of the other SOAR sessions to follow that students are recommended to attend or watch online and a Q&A to follow.
Arts & Science for International Students
July 11, 2023, 9:00am ET
- If you are a first year international student entering the Faculty of Arts and Science, this session will provide an overview of how to navigate the program options in Arts and Science, choose and register for courses and get connected to the Queen’s community. We’ll introduce you to some of the key supports and resources that can prepare you for success in your first year and beyond, and leave time for a Q&A to have all of your questions answered.
Get Ready for Success in First Year Smith Engineering
July 11, 2023, 9:30am ET
- Are you a first-year international student coming to Smith Engineering in the Fall? Join us in this live webinar. You will meet with Julie Hao (Smith Engineering International Student Advisor), Aphra Rogers (APSC Program Lead) and Sudeepta Talukdar (Sr. International Student Mentor). You will get to know the services and first year program offered from the Smith Engineering. This is also an opportunity to better understand the first year engineering academic expectation for new students and to get advice on how to prepare in the summer for your university study. A Q&A session is offered at the end to address questions.
Ask Away! Upper Year Q&A Panel #1
July 11, 2023, 3:00pm ET
- Want to hear from upper year students? Have questions about transitioning to university, classes, academics, or how to get involved? Join our panel of upper year students from a wide range of faculties, as they provide you with tips and tricks for supporting your transition to Queen’s and answer any questions you may have about the process. We have two Q&A webinars that will feature different upper year students to ensure all your questions get answered. Ask Away!
Residence Self-Selection Process & Next Steps
July 12, 2023, 6:00pm ET
- Are you applying to live in Queen’s residence this fall? Join us to learn more about the self-selection process, key deadlines, and next steps. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about life in residence.
*Please note, the information presented in this webinar is not applicable for students attending Bader College in the fall. For questions about Bader College residence, please contact bc.welcome@queensu.ca
Concurrent Education - All Your Questions Answered!
July 13, 2023, 6:00pm ET
- Do you have questions about the Concurrent Education program and what your first year and beyond will look like? Join us to hear about the program, meet our Academic and Career advisors and have all of your questions answered.
Faculty of Arts and Science Course Registration Sessions
This session is designed for incoming first year students in Arts. It will walk students through the steps to register, how to build a timetable, how to choose and add classes in SOLUS (including how to find enrolment appointment and the idea of first year being a time for exploration and keeping Plan options open). It will also provide some information on the academic cycle – what happens in first year and when (December exams, mid-year grades, final grades, Plan selection, other important dates), next steps, future years and where to go for information and advice as a first year student.
This session is designed for incoming first year students in Science. It will walk students through the steps to register, how to build a timetable, how to choose and add classes in SOLUS (including how to find enrolment appointment and the idea of first year being a time for exploration and keeping Plan options open). It will also provide some information on the academic cycle – what happens in first year and when (December exams, mid-year grades, final grades, Plan selection, other important dates), next steps, future years and where to go for information and advice as a first year student. An explanation of the different courses available in Math and Physics will also be provided.
This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Music Program. It will walk students through the different opportunities and options specific to Music (lessons, thesis, ensembles, etc.) It will walk students through the A&S 101 Handbook specific to the BMUS Plan, how to build a timetable, how to choose electives, how to add classes in SOLUS (including how to find enrollment appointments). AP and IB credits will be covered. It will also provide some information on the academic cycle – what happens in first year and when (December exams, mid-year grades, final grades, Plan selection, other important dates), next steps, future years and where to go for information and advice as a first year student. Any other important details re: performance-based classes will be covered as well as any other details specific to BMUS (instruments, equipment, practice rooms, auditions, admin/housekeeping details, etc.). Following the session, we will allow time for a Q&A with the host.
This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Computing Program. It will walk students through the different Degree Plan Options specific to Computing, as well as the opportunities and options available in the School of Computing (research, thesis, volunteering in labs, internship, professional certification, etc.) It will cover which CISC and MATH courses to choose as well as provide some information on the academic cycle – what happens in first year and when (December exams, mid-year grades, final grades, Plan selection, other important dates), next steps, future years and where to go for information and advice as a first year student. Following the session, we will allow time for a Q&A with the host.
This session is designed for incoming first year students in the Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology Program. Staff and current Kinesiology students will discuss different opportunities and options specific to Kinesiology (research, thesis, volunteering in labs, mini-streams, community-based practicum, etc.). Students will learn how to build a timetable with their preregistered courses, how to choose electives, how to add classes in SOLUS (including how to find your enrolment appointment time). AP and IB credits will be covered. The session will also provide some information on the academic cycle: what happens in first year and when and where to go for information and advice as a first-year student. Following the session, we will allow time for a Q&A with the host.
This session is designed for incoming first year students in the direct-entry streams of Life Sciences and Biochemistry. It will walk students through the registration process as well as provide some information on the academic cycle – what happens in first year and when (December exams, mid-year grades, final grades, Plan selection, other important dates), next steps, future years and where to go for information and advice as a first year student. Following the session, we will allow time for a Q&A with the host.
Ask Away! Upper Year Q&A Panel #2
July 25, 2023, 7:00pm ET
- Want to hear from upper year students? Have questions about transitioning to university, classes, academics, or how to get involved? Join our panel of upper year students from a wide range of faculties, as they provide you with tips and tricks for supporting your transition to Queen’s and answer any questions you may have about the process. We have two Q&A webinars that will feature different upper year students to ensure all your questions get answered. Ask Away!
Residence Move-In
August 10, 2023, 5:00pm ET
- Move-in is on Saturday, September 2nd! Join us to learn more about the move-in process for residences this year. We will discuss getting to campus, key pickup, what to bring, how move-in works, and other considerations for the big day.
Smith Engineering Excel Word Assignment Webinar
August 14, 2023, 7:00pm ET
- Join Aphra and Chloe for a webinar to answer your Summer Excel Word Assignment questions. We encourage you to start the assignment early and bring any questions. You will use the Excel Word Assignment skills for your whole university experience and beyond!
Supporting Your First-Year Student: Need to Know Info for Parents, Families & Supporters
August 23, 2023, 7:00pm ET
- Join Vice-Provost and Dean of Student Affairs Ann Tierney and upper year students for their advice on how you can support your student's transition to university life at Queen's. Get your pre-arrival questions answered, and learn how to stay connected to the campus community throughout the year!